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Thursday, December 18, 2008
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Over 1,000 New Species Discovered!

Some creepy-looking and yet amazing new species have been found in the Greater Mekong River area in Southeast Asia! Among the most eerie creatures among the 1,068 finds are a pink millipede that can shoot cyanide, and what is probably the world's largest spider--it boasts a legspan of up to 12 inches (30 centimeters). Check out pictures of these spectacular creatures on National Geographic News.

Want more wild Mekong river creatures? Visit the Megafishes gallery.
 

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